Do Your Homework - How to Be Successful in Recruitment Part 11 So I was phone coaching with a new recruiter recently (which involves me listening into his calls and providing written prompts to help overcome obstacles on the call). This consultant is building a new desk in a niche industry with mainland Europe being his focus…See More

Lessons from the Wolf Pack is an ongoing series of recruitment advice articles taken from, or inspired by, situations and events observed during our phone coaching sessions with recruitment consultants making real, live calls to win business and find candidates. This is advice directly from the recruitment front lines!Lessons from the Wolf Pack #12Dealing With…See More

Lessons from the Wolf Pack is an ongoing series of recruitment advice articles taken from, or inspired by, situations and events observed during our phone coaching sessions with recruitment consultants making real, live calls to win business and find candidates. This is advice directly from the recruitment front lines!Lessons from the Wolf Pack #12Dealing With…See More

"Fabulous blog title and I quite agree with your summary. It is up to every recruiter to attempt to create a better reputation for the industry. It will take a long time to turn the boat around but I do hope it will happen eventually."

"I couldn't agree more. I see so many recruiters that seem more like bots than people. I can almost promise that candidates don't forget talking to me, because I let my personality show, make them comfortable and I end up learning so much…"

"Hi Maisha, yes that first contact can be brief and it's so vital to forming the relationship. I've always found exploring their motivations for job hunting a fast track way to build those initial bridges."

"Nice post, Stephen. You're so right, it's important to stand out and be authentic in our communication with prospects/candidates. I try to express my individuality when I recruit by showing a genuine interest in the work the prospect…"

"I'm on Business - £14.99 plus vat (pounds sterling). I had to email customer service and ask for it when I wanted it. About half the price of the Talent Option. When I emailed them they sent me a link to it. Annoying that it wasn't…"

"Great hearing from you, Stephen. I agree that in a profession where recruiters are a dime a dozen - but good recruiters are few and far between - standing out is everything. My rules of the road are simple: "If you have to choose between being…"

Lessons from the Wolf Pack is an ongoing series of recruitment advice articles taken from, or inspired by, situations and events observed during our phone coaching sessions with recruitment consultants making real, live calls to win business and find candidates. This is advice directly…

Even just in Britain we are talking tens of thousands. And that’s the problem. When you reach out to someone whether a head-hunt target or an active job seeker you are just another recruiter / head-hunter / faceless minion from…